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electrostatic

 

[ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈstætɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physics, electricity

Electrostatic refers to the branch of physics that deals with the forces and fields created by static electric charges. It describes the interactions between electric charges at rest. These interactions are governed by Coulomb's law, which quantifies the amount of force between two charged objects based on their charges and the distance between them.

Synonyms

static charge, static electric

Examples of usage

  • Electrostatic charges build up on plastic surfaces.
  • The electrostatic force between two charged particles attracts them.
  • Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic equipment.

Translations

Translations of the word "electrostatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 electrostática

🇮🇳 इलेक्ट्रोस्टैटिक

🇩🇪 elektrostatisch

🇮🇩 elektrostatik

🇺🇦 електростатичний

🇵🇱 elektrostatyczny

🇯🇵 静電気の (せいでんきの)

🇫🇷 électrostatique

🇪🇸 electrostático

🇹🇷 elektrostatik

🇰🇷 정전기 (jeongjeongi)

🇸🇦 الكهرباء الساكنة

🇨🇿 elektrostatický

🇸🇰 elektrostatický

🇨🇳 静电的 (jìng diàn de)

🇸🇮 elektrostatik

🇮🇸 rafmagns

🇰🇿 электростатикалық

🇬🇪 ელექტროსტატიკური (eleqtros'tatikuri)

🇦🇿 elektrostatik

🇲🇽 electrostático

Etymology

The word 'electrostatic' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'electro-', which comes from the Greek word 'ēlektron', meaning 'amber', a substance that produces static electricity when rubbed, and 'static', from the Greek word 'statikos', meaning 'causing to stand, having weight'. The concept of electrostatic phenomena dates back to ancient times, but significant scientific progress in understanding these forces began in the 17th century. Pioneering works by scientists such as William Gilbert and Charles-Augustin de Coulomb laid the groundwork for electrostatics as a formal discipline. The term gained popularity in the scientific lexicon during the 19th century alongside advancements in physics and electrical engineering.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,242, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.